A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKGuide) Eighth Edition andThe Standard for Project Managementrepresents the most data-driven and community-informed update in the guide's history.

Developed through extensive global research and practitioner collaboration, it incorporates input from thousands of project professionals and more than 48,000 data points.

Building on the long-standing legacy of PMI, the Eighth Edition blendsmindset, technical, and practical guidanceto reflect how project management is practiced today. It introduces:

• Six core principlesthat influence effective project management behavior
• Seven performance domainsthat represent key areas of practice
• Expanded coverage ofAI, PMOs, and procurement, with reintroduced process guidance presented in an evolved, non-prescriptive way.

Together, these updates connect thewhy,what, andhowof project management. With an emphasis onvalue delivery, adaptability, and accountability, this edition helps professionals at all levels achieve meaningful outcomes across a range of approaches and environments.

Whether you manage traditional initiatives or lead agile transformations, thePMBOK Guide Eighth Editionprovides clarity, relevance, and confidence for modern project delivery.

What You'll Learn

1. Connect projects to organisational value
   Learn how to align project outcomes with strategic goals through a system for value delivery.
2. Apply six core principles for effective leadership
   Adopt a holistic view, focus on value, embed quality, lead accountably, integrate sustainability, and build empowered teams.
3. Master the seven performance domains
   Strengthen your capabilities in governance, scope, schedule, finance, stakeholders, resources, and risk.
4. Tailor for your context
   Learn how to adapt practices, tools, and techniques to fit your team, organization, and environment.
5. Explore new and emerging topics
   Gain insights into AI, PMOs, and procurement, with practical guidance informed by modern challenges.
6. Navigate with clarity and confidence
   Benefit from an evolved structure that connects principles, domains, and focus areas in a clear, actionable way.